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Zoe I Iconc Rapid Charge Ze 50: a strong MOT record by UK norms
Across 964 MOT tests, the Zoe I Iconc Rapid Charge Ze 50 returns 89.0% first-time pass — comfortably ahead of the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is a seriously damaged tyre. A tyre with the cords showing and tyre tread under the limit round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 21,940, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.
Top ten reasons for rejection.
- 01
A tyre seriously damaged
19 occurrences · 2.0% of tests
- 02
A tyre cords visible or damaged
15 occurrences · 1.6% of tests
- 03
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
10 occurrences · 1.0% of tests
- 04
Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution.
6 occurrences · 0.6% of tests
- 05
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
6 occurrences · 0.6% of tests
- 06
Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn
5 occurrences · 0.5% of tests
- 07
A tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative
5 occurrences · 0.5% of tests
- 08
a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
4 occurrences · 0.4% of tests
- 09
Wiper blade defective
4 occurrences · 0.4% of tests
- 10
Service brake efficiency below minimum requirement
3 occurrences · 0.3% of tests
Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.
Worst-case fix budget · top 2 failures
£120–£190
If every one of this Zoe I Iconc Rapid Charge ZE 50's most-logged Major fails hit at the same MOT, that's the real-world UK garage range. Reality is usually one or two items, not all of them. Open the estimator →
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Buying or keeping a Zoe I Iconc Rapid Charge ZE 50?
Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.
If you own a Zoe I Iconc Rapid Charge ZE 50 and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.